/epd/english/news_events/current_issue/current_issue.html en https://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/news_events/current_issue/beautiful_hk_prize.html The 'Beautiful Hong Kong' Photo Contest, jointly organized by the Environmental Protection Department and Hong Kong Ta Kung Wen Wei Media Group, has successfully concluded. We sincerely thank all photography enthusiasts and members of the public for their enthusiastic participation.  Friday, September 4, 2026 - 18:10 https://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/news_events/current_issue/beautiful_hk_prize.html https://www.aqhi.gov.hk/common/api_history/english/report/files/AQR2025e_final.pdf This report presents the air quality status of Hong Kong in 2025.  For details, please click to read the 2025 Air Quality Report.  The overall air quality of Hong Kong has been improving in recent years, with concentrations of major air pollutants continuously decreasing and remaining at low levels since Hong Kong’s return to the motherland.  Owing to the efforts of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government over the years, Hong Kong's air quality has continued to improve over the past 20 years, resulting in a reduction of long-term health risks by more than 50%.   Friday, June 5, 2026 - 10:46 https://www.aqhi.gov.hk/common/api_history/english/report/files/AQR2025e_final.pdf https://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/news_events/current_issue/current_issue.html The reports provide an overview of the state of Hong Kong marine and river waters in 2025.  For details, please click to read the 2025 Marine Water Quality Report and 2025 River Water Quality Report.  In 2025, Hong Kong’s Mirs Bay was selected as a national “Outstanding Example of Beautiful Bays” with an excellent overall score.   Thursday, June 4, 2026 - 17:30 https://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/news_events/current_issue/current_issue.html https://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/environmentinhk/air/promotion_ev/gb_charger.html For the information about public electric vehicle charging facilities with Guo Biao standard (GB/T), please refer to the List of Public Electric Vehicle GB/T Charging Facilities, or access it through the "HKeMobility" mobile application. Friday, December 19, 2025 - 10:55 https://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/environmentinhk/air/promotion_ev/gb_charger.html https://www.wastereduction.gov.hk/en-hk/waste-reduction-programme/packaging-reduction-charter The Environmental Protection Department has launched the Packaging Reduction Charter, encouraging businesses to reassess and reduce packaging usage, foster a waste reduction culture in commercial activities, and support Hong Kong’s long-term vision of zero landfill waste and carbon neutrality. For details, please visit the Hong Kong Waste Reduction Website. Friday, March 28, 2025 - 16:58 https://www.wastereduction.gov.hk/en-hk/waste-reduction-programme/packaging-reduction-charter https://www.wastereduction.gov.hk/en-hk/waste-reduction-programme/waste-reduction-and-recycling-charter The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has launched the “Waste Reduction and Recycling Charter” on 1 June 2024 and encourages private residential premises to participate.  For details, please visit Hong Kong Waste Reduction Website. Thursday, October 31, 2024 - 10:38 https://www.wastereduction.gov.hk/en-hk/waste-reduction-programme/waste-reduction-and-recycling-charter https://www.wastereduction.gov.hk/en-hk/packaging-reduction-tips-different-sectors To facilitate the trade in implementing packaging reduction and management initiatives in their daily operation, EPD published “Practical Guides on Packaging Reduction and Management” for specific sectors. For details, please click here. Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 09:23 https://www.wastereduction.gov.hk/en-hk/packaging-reduction-tips-different-sectors https://www.cuttheplastics.hk/index.php/en/ The Regulation on Disposable Plastic Products comes into force on 22 April 2024.   For details, please visit  “Cut Plastic Use” thematic website. Monday, March 18, 2024 - 10:59 https://www.cuttheplastics.hk/index.php/en/ https://www.eeb.gov.hk/sites/default/files/pdf/cap_2050_en.pdf The Government launched the Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2050 on 8 October 2021, setting out the vision of "Zero-carbon Emissions· Liveable City·Sustainable Development", and outlining the strategies and targets for combating climate change and achieving carbon neutrality. For details, please see the Action Plan. Friday, July 1, 2022 - 00:38 https://www.eeb.gov.hk/sites/default/files/pdf/cap_2050_en.pdf https://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/resources_pub/policy_documents/index.html The Government issued the Clean Air Plan for Hong Kong 2035 with the vision of “Healthy Living．Low-carbon Transformation．World Class”. It leads Hong Kong to a liveable city with air quality on par with major international cities by 2035. Friday, July 1, 2022 - 00:40 https://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/resources_pub/policy_documents/index.html